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25,000–30,000 men. Casualties and losses. 3 wounded. 3,000+ killed. The Battle of Blood River [1] (16 December 1838) was fought on the bank of the Ncome River, in what is today KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa between 464 Voortrekkers ("Pioneers"), led by Andries Pretorius, and an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 [2] Zulu.
- 16 December 1838
- Voortrekker victory
Battle of Blood River (also called Battle of Ncome River), a battle that occurred in South Africa, fought between the Zulu and the Voortrekker Boers on December 16, 1838. Its proximate cause was a clash over land rights in Natal and the massacre of Voortrekkers by the Zulu king Dingane.
The Blood River is a tributary of the Buffalo River, which is a tributary of the Thukela River which it joins from the north-east. This river is named after the Battle of Blood River in which Zulu King Dingane was defeated by Andries Pretorius and his men on 16 December 1838.
Blood River, short stream in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa, a tributary of the Buffalo (Mzinyathi) River. The river was the scene of a battle between the Zulu and the Voortrekker Boers on Dec. 16, 1838. The Zulu, under Dingane, were defeated by a Voortrekker commando force led by Andries.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 16, 2011 · On 16 December 1838 the Battle of Blood River took place near the Ncome River in KwaZulu Natal. The Battle of Blood River was between the Voortrekkers under the leadership of Andries Pretorius and the Zulu's under the leadership of Dingane the Zulu King. About 10 000-20 000 Zulu warriors led by Dingane's generals Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela ...
The most interesting feature of the Blood River heritage site near Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal is that it tells the story of the Battle of Blood River, an epic battle fought in 1838 between Zulu impis and Boer commandos, from both sides. This site is a must-see if you're interested in the KwaZulu-Natal battlefields.
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Origins of the Battle of Blood River 1838 | South African History Online. Illustration of the Battle of Blood River. Source: www.shakasisulu.wordpress.com. The Great Trek and the advent of the Mfecane. The origins of the battle are a matter of considerable debate.
